AU - Taree - Race 5

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

6.5f

Class 1

Turf

SOFT 5

18.8K

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Verdict

FAST BLUE (5) comes here deep into the campaign and looks to find a weaker contest. Chipped away late with a respectable fifth over 6 ¼f at Beaumont (Newcastle). Stalks the tempo and gets his chance today. KING SOLEIL (3) improving gelding who will appreciate the longer journey. Resumed with an eye catching fourth over 5f at this track. Comes to hand quickly and gets his chance. MARS LANDING (7) kept fresh and back in trip after fading late when fifth over 7 ½f at Port Macquarie. Drawn out and look for him late. DARTBROOK (10) improver out to this trip after chipping away late from the wide draw with a battling ninth over 4 ½f at Muswellbrook in C1 company. Can sneak into the minor money from the low draw.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	At the latest run 5th of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Prov Cl1 on January 15 over 6 ¼f, slow going 3 len behind Herman Said with 116lbs at $41. The race before that ran last of 7 at Wyong Cl1 on December 20 over 6 ¾f, 8 len behind Justice Warrior carrying 121lbs at $71. Rates highly on best form and can feature in this suitable contest. 1st Pick 5 Fast Blue Jockey: Andrew Gibbons Trainer: Tracey Bartley J: Andrew Gibbons T: Tracey Bartley	145	-	-	-	17%
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 10 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Prov Cl1 on January 15 over 6 ¼f, slow going 3 len behind Herman Said with 116lbs at $41. The race before that ran last of 7 at Wyong Cl1 on December 20 over 6 ¾f, 8 len behind Justice Warrior carrying 121lbs at $71. Rates highly on best form and can feature in this suitable contest.
3	Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on January 12 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Sapphire Kiss with 129lbs at $13. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Cl1 on April 11 over 5 ½f, 5 len behind Executive Decision with 130lbs at $3.30. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. 2nd Pick 3 King Soleil Jockey: Aaron Bullock Trainer: Craig Ruttley J: Aaron Bullock T: Craig Ruttley	108	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on January 12 over 5f, on a slow track, 2.5 len behind Sapphire Kiss with 129lbs at $13. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Port Macquarie Cg&E Cl1 on April 11 over 5 ½f, 5 len behind Executive Decision with 130lbs at $3.30. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
8	Last start eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track Cl1 on January 12 over 7f, slow going 2.75 len behind Darn Deadly carrying 121lbs at $4.40. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track Cl1 on December 23 over 6 ½f, 0.7 len behind Triple Triple with 121lbs at $15. Terrific chance to return to form. 3rd Pick 8 Maggie Sparkles Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Paul Kelly J: Non Runner T: Paul Kelly	115	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Last start eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track Cl1 on January 12 over 7f, slow going 2.75 len behind Darn Deadly carrying 121lbs at $4.40. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track Cl1 on December 23 over 6 ½f, 0.7 len behind Triple Triple with 121lbs at $15. Terrific chance to return to form.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.